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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 322.02 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 322.02 and 150.59 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 322.02 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/322.02 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 322.02 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 48,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493.80/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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